If you live in the New York City area and have been thinking about a career in the world of jewelry design, then you may want to take advantage of a special presentation by Jewelry industry consultant Cindy Edelstein: " Edelstein, founder and president of the Jeweler's Resource Bureau, will present "Tips and Tricks from the Trenches - Secrets of Building a Successful designer jewelry Business," on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. The program is an annual career forum sponsored by the Jewelry Design Professionals' Network.

She is a speaker, competition judge, and workshop leader. Her company publishes books and guides, produces trade shows and conferences, and runs a Web site (www.jewelersresource.com) dedicated to improving designer businesses with information and insight."

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